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County home buyers need 50,000 wage
People need to earn more than A 50,000 a year to be able to afford to buy a house in Shropshire, a new report claims today.
Sergeant accused of stealing from police fund
A Chicago police sergeant is facing criminal charges today after allegedly embezzling more than $600,000. Prosecutors said he used the money to gamble and buy a house among other things.
7 deadly home buying mistakes not to make
It's official; President Obama has extended the homebuyer tax credit through April 30.
Title insurance shouldn't be an option when buying a house-- without it, you could lose it all.
Buying a house is likely the biggest financial investment you are going to make.
So much for the Housing Rebound: "Mortgage applications to purchase homes in the U.S. plunged last week to the lowest level in almost nine years as Americans waited for the outcome of deliberations to extend a government tax credit.
Expansion and extension of home-buying tax credit seen as lifting market
Jonathan Skaggs and wife Kelly Colchin recently bought their first house, in Oakland, taking advantage of the first homebuyer credit.
Lawmakers to debate protections for homeowners
State lawmakers are once again trying to remove some legal protections homeowners now have from being pursued by banks if they walk away from their mortgages.
Buying a House in a Hurry: the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Extension
Yes, the first-time home buyer tax credit has been extended and expanded. Sellers: be ready for a whole stampede of homebuyers bidding up your home.
There may be grants to help you buy your home - if you know where to look
The biggest hurdle to homeownership for some is the down payment and closing costs.
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HOME buyers snapped up 33 blocks of land in three days at the Sanctuary Lakes Resort despite rising interest rates.
Tauranga the hardest place to buy a home
Tauranga is heading for a shortage of more affordable housing to accommodate families on lower incomes, a new council report has revealed.
You Don't Have to Suffer From Home Buying Stress
Anybody who tells you there is no such thing as home buying stress has never bought a home.
Buying a Home in Time for Credit
Close See a sample reprint in PDF format. Order a reprint of this article now MARKETWATCH NOVEMBER 15, 2009 By AMY HOAK House hunting usually slows down this time of year, as people put their searches on hold during the holidays.
Confidence in housing remains high: ASB survey
New Zealanders are still optimistic about the state of the housing market, according to an ASB survey.
Before you buy a home, have it inspected
When you buy a used car, it's standard practice to check the value in the Kelley Blue Book or on Edmunds.com, then have a mechanic take a look under the hood.
Why you need 11 times salary to buy a house in Kent
Buying a home is still an impossible dream for many families because average house prices in Kent are nearly 11 times the average individual income.
Sussex residents can't afford to buy a house
People in Sussex are turning to council housing because they can no longer afford to buy their own home.
Number of mortgage approvals resumes upward trend
The number of mortgages approved for people buying a home resumed its upward trend during September, following a seasonal dip in August, figures showed today.
Property is beyond buyers' budgets
OWNING your own home in Oxfordshire is just a dream for most people living in the county, according to a report published this week.
Home Buyer Tax Credit: How to Cash In
By now you've heard that President Obama signed the law extending and expanding the first-time home-buyer tax credit , opening it up to many current homeowners and expanding the income limits.